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Find out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it's appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
This page tells you how to identify common constraints and designations within your forestry project’s proposal area and sets out what you must consider or do in relation to individual constraints.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
How to market forest reproductive material (FRM) for forestry purposes, including regulations, registration, master certificates and licences.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Find woodland agreements, felling licences and other designations or features on any chosen area of land in England.
Decisions made through the planning system can have significant impacts on trees and woodland - find out when to consult the Forestry Commission.
Find information and support on woodland creation in England, including funding to create woodland, legal requirements and best practice for sustainability.
Find out about our series of sensitivity maps which indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation in England.
Grant support for activities that enhance the quality, quantity, and diversity of tree seed sources in England.
Find out how to apply for the Woodland Creation Planning Grant to support your development of a proposal to create woodland.
How to export certain types of regulated wood, wood products and bark from Great Britain to the world.
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